Hasbrouck Heights' Johnny Capozzi drives against North Arlington. The senior guard will help lead the Aviators into the NJSIAA State playoffs later in the month.
Hasbrouck Heights' Johnny Capozzi drives against North Arlington. The senior guard will help lead ...Credits: Faith C. Ballantine-Armonaitis

Senior James Klenk and his family.Senior James Klenk and his family. Credits: Faith C. Ballantine-Armonaitis

Christian Alberto drives to the basket in the second half against North Arlington.Christian Alberto drives to the basket in the second half against North Arlington. Credits: Faith C. Ballantine-Armonaitis

James Klenk brings the ball up court in the second half.James Klenk brings the ball up court in the second half. Credits: Faith C. Ballantine-Armonaitis

Matt Moretto with a lay up in the first half against North Arlington.Matt Moretto with a lay up in the first half against North Arlington. Credits: Faith C. Ballantine-Armonaitis

Sal Xheraj with a move to the basket late in the second half.Sal Xheraj with a move to the basket late in the second half. Credits: Faith C. Ballantine-Armonaitis

Scott Kletsche drives around the defender on the way to the basket.Scott Kletsche drives around the defender on the way to the basket. Credits: Faith C. Ballantine-Armonaitis

"I can't say enough about our senior class," said Hasbrouck Heights head coach Mike Cebulla . "Every year they have come in, worked hard and done what they need to improve. They are all great kids. It has been a pleasure having them."

Cebulla started five of his six seniors, (Sal Xheraj, Johnny Capozzi, Scott Kletsche, Matt Moretto, and James Klenk) leaving junior starters Jasiah Purdie and Anthony Palmer on the bench at the start. The first sub was the sixth senior, Christian Alberto. The theme of the night was not going to be interrupted, nor did it have to be, as the Aviators led, 17-15 at the end of the first, led by Xheraj's five.

The second quarter started with a 7-0 Heights, run, with Alberto, Moretto and Klenk scoring to give the Aviators a 24-15 lead. North Arlington's Nick DeGrace answered with a three to cut the lead to six, which was as close as the Vikings would get the rest of the evening. The Aviators outscored the Vikings 20-9 in the second, as the Aviators went into halftime up 37-24.

The third quarter saw more of the same, as the Aviators pulled further away, outscoring the Vikings 17-9, for a convincing 54-33 lead after three. The fourth quarter saw the seniors come off their rightful applause, as the Aviators outscored North Arlington 25-16, for the 79-49 victory.

"The crowd was great tonight," Cebulla said. "It might have been the most enthusiastic they have been all year, which is a great thing on Senior Night."

Palmer had 14 to lead the Aviators, while Xheraj finished with a season-high 12. DeGrace had a game-high 33 for the Vikings

GARFIELD, NJ -- The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Garfield Police Department, and the New Jersey Transit Police Department are investigating the deaths of two males on Saturday, January 19, according to a release from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. At this time, authorities believe the deaths are related.

HACKENSACK, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights bowling team took home sixth place in the Bergen County Tournament on Saturday morning at Bowler City in Hackensack. The tournament brackets Group 1 and Group 2 teams in one bracket (Group 3, Group 4 in the other) and is a good preview for coaches for their team’s post-season chances.

The Aviators finished sixth in the morning session, with the top ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights bowling team took home sixth place in the Bergen County ...

WALDWICK, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights traveled to the Joseph D’Augustine Memorial Tournament at Waldwick on Saturday. The Aviators came out of the meet with three team losses, including a 30-27 decision to the host team.

The match was the closest of the day for the Aviators, but a lack of depth, which has plagued Heights all year, cost them, as a double forfeit in the final match (neither team had ...

DUMONT, NJ - Dumont’s Yakira Rosa scored 23 and the Huskies took advantage of a 24-12 third quarter, to beat Hasbrouck Heights, 64-40 in the Bergen County Girls Tournament, Invitational Bracket, Knickerbocker region. The Aviators were the sixth seed, and were playing third seed Dumont in the opening round. Dumont advances to the next round to play second seed Glen Rock.

Freshman Devon ...

DUMONT, NJ - Dumont’s Yakira Rosa scored 23 and the Huskies took advantage of a 24-12 third ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ -- At 12noon, the State of Emergency went into effect across across New Jersey as declared by Governor Phil Murphy. Local residents used the final few hours Saturday morning to run errands and stock up before the storm hits.

Hasbrouck Heights Council President shared with TAPinto Hasbrouck Heights/Wood-Ridge/Teterboro the following statement from Michael Kronyak, Borough ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ -- At 12noon, the State of Emergency went into effect across across New ...

TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency effective at noon on Saturday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, predicting "total snow and sleet accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch possible."

The storm watch from the NWS also states that "travel ...

TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency effective at noon on ...